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Summary
Students were surveyed to evaluate associations between peer victimization, psychological distress, student engagement, and academic achievement. Results suggest that the relationship between victimization and academic achievement is indirect and is influenced by psychological distress and student engagement.
Citation
Totura, C. M. W., Karver, M. S., Gesten, E. L. (2014). Psychological Distress and Student Engagement as Mediators of the Relationship Between Peer Victimization and Achievement in Middle School Youth. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 43, 40-52. doi:10.1007/s10964-013-9918-4